"If we can get more of the population on a bike, it means more awareness when they are in a car."

Last year, more than 54,000 New Zealanders took part in Bike Wise events. NZ Transport Agency spokeswoman Jennie Gianotti said Go By Bike Day was a fun and popular event that encouraged Kiwis to get out on their bikes again after the festive season, while the weather was great.

"Go By Bike Day is the perfect opportunity to either give cycling a go or rekindle that relationship with your bike," she said.